Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Competition and Civil and Commercial Litigation.

Senior associate.

With nearly 15 years of specialized experience in antitrust law, Alessandro Giacaglia stands out as a seasoned expert in the field. His extensive background encompasses a broad spectrum of antitrust matters including merger filings, anticompetitive investigations, and class action lawsuits. Giacaglia has played pivotal roles in cases that have not only won awards but have also been nominated for their profound impact in the legal landscape. Dow/DuPont, Hapvida/Intermédica, Linx/Stone, Localiza/Hertz, and many others.

Throughout his career, Giacaglia has gained international experience, frequently managing cross-border issues and establishing a trustworthy rapport with antitrust authorities. His tenure includes significant periods at esteemed institutions such as Pinheiro Neto and Cleary Gottlieb (Washington, DC), as well as important roles at the Brazilian antitrust authority (CADE) and the State of São Paulo Prosecutor's Office (MP/SP).

Giacaglia is a dual-qualified lawyer, licensed to practice in New York (US) and Brazil. He holds an LLM from the University of Chicago and has earned two post-graduate degrees in Brazil. His expert legal acumen is recognized in publications, listing him among Brazil’s top antitrust lawyers. Actively involved with the Brazilian antitrust bar association (IBRAC), Giacaglia hosts its podcast covering CADE's plenary sessions and participates in many other activities.

International experience: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, USA.

English, Portuguese.

LL.M. from the University of Chicago; Specialization Degree (Certificate) in Fraud Risk Management and Compliance from the Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA); Specialization Degree (Certificate) in Law in Corporate Law from the Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper); Bachelor's Degree in Law from the Mackenzie Presbyterian University.